#Shell gas receipt drivers#

To file a detailed report about a scam, go to. We won’t post comments that include personal information, like Social Security numbers, account numbers, home addresses, and email addresses.We won’t post threats, defamatory statements, or suggestions or encouragement of illegal activity.We won’t post comments that include vulgar messages, personal attacks by name, or offensive terms that target specific people or groups.We won’t post off-topic comments, repeated identical comments, or comments that include sales pitches or promotions.We expect commenters to treat each other and the blog writers with respect. We review all comments before they are posted, and we won’t post comments that don’t comply with our commenting policy. But keep in mind, this is a moderated blog. Your thoughts, ideas, and concerns are welcome, and we encourage comments. The purpose of this blog and its comments section is to inform readers about Federal Trade Commission activity, and share information to help them avoid, report, and recover from fraud, scams, and bad business practices. For more information, read Lost or Stolen Credit, ATM, and Debit Cards. Federal law limits your liability if your credit, ATM, or debit card is lost or stolen, but your liability may depend on how quickly you report the loss or theft. If your credit card has been compromised, report it to your bank or card issuer. Monitor your credit card and bank accounts regularly to spot unauthorized charges.If you’re really concerned about skimmers, pay inside rather than at the pump.That way, the PIN is safe and the money isn’t deducted immediately from your account. If you use a debit card at the pump, run it as a credit card instead of entering a PIN.

Try to wiggle the card reader before you put in your card. Photo credit: Royal Canadian Mounted Police in Kamloops, Canada Does it look different than other readers at the station? For example, the card reader on the left has a skimmer attached the reader on the right doesn’t. Photo credit: National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) and Conexxus If the pump panel is opened, the label will read 'void.' Many stations now put security seals over the cabinet panel. Make sure the gas pump panel is closed and doesn’t show signs of tampering.Here are a few tips to help you avoid a skimmer when you gas up: You won’t know your information has been stolen until you get your statement or an overdraft notice.

Criminals sell the stolen data or use it to buy things online. These card readers grab data off a credit or debit card’s magnetic stripe without your knowledge. Skimmers are illegal card readers attached to payment terminals.

#Shell gas receipt drivers#

With the summer travel season in high gear, the FTC is warning drivers about skimming scams at the pump.

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